Searching for a PhD student

The department of German Linguistics, with a focus on German as a second/foreign language, at the TU Dortmund University is advertising a position for a research associate. This is a temporary position, salary level TV-L E13, 50% for the next 3 years and enables the pursuit of a PhD. The candidate will work closely with Dr. Katie Von Holzen (https://kvonholzen.github.io/) and Prof. Dr. Sarah Schimke (http://www.schimke.germanistik.tu-dortmund.de/cms/de/home/Mitarbeiter/Professorin/Schimke.html).

Read the official advertisement in German.

Applications from persons of all genders and nationalities are encouraged. Candidates with disabilities will be preferred if equally qualified.

We are looking for someone with:

a Masters degree in German linguistics or a similar field.
interest in psycholinguistics research in the areas of language acquisition and multilingualism, especially lexical processing in early foreign language acquisition.
high work ethic, good communication skills, and who is a team player.
skills and potential for independent/self-motivated work.
interest in completing a PhD.
(optional) experience in empirical research, for example an empirical thesis in psycholinguistics

Duties:

Teaching in German linguistics (2 SWS/credit hours)
Empirical research in psycholinguistics, multilingualism, and language acquisition
Active participation in administrative activities

We offer:

a good research infrastructure in an innovative environment with a motivated, interdisciplinary, and international team

How to apply

Interested candidates should send their applications (Letter of Motivation, CV, Certificates, scientific writing sample-Masters thesis) by April 9th, 2020 with Reference Number w30-20 by post and email:

Email: sarah.schimke@tu-dortmund.de

and

Post:
Technische Universität Dortmund
Fakultät Kulturwissenschaften
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Sarah Schimke
Professurfür Linguistik des Deutschen:
Schwerpunkt Deutsche als Fremdsprache/Deutsch als Zweitsprache
Emil-Figge-Straße 50
44227 Dortmund
Germany

Questions should be directed to Prof. Sarah Schimke
Tel.: 0231 755-2921
E-Mail:sarah.schimke@tu-dortmund.de

We look forward to your application!